YWCA Central Maine Chief Executive Officer Melanie LaMore Gagnon, second from left in back, is surrounded by staff and volunteers Friday morning at her home in Auburn. She received the first of 44 Galentine’s Day baskets that included chocolate, baked goods, coffee, soaps, flowers, gift cards, candles and personal messages. The fundraiser will benefit the work of YWCA in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Amanda Hatch, center, director of programs and mission impact at the YWCA in Lewiston, delivers the first Galentine’s Day basket Friday morning to Melanie LaMore Gagnon at her home in Auburn. It was the first of 44 stops the staff and volunteers from the YWCA made that included chocolate, baked goods, coffee, soaps, flowers, gift cards, candles and personal messages. The fundraiser will benefit the work of YWCA Central Maine in service of its mission to empower women and eliminate racism. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal